The Triangulum Galaxy

M33

M33 – The Triangulum Galaxy

The Triangulum Galaxy is a spiral galaxy 2.73 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Triangulum. It is catalogued as Messier 33 or NGC 598. The Triangulum Galaxy sometimes referred to as the Pinwheel Galaxy is the third-largest member of the Local Group of galaxies, behind the Andromeda Galaxy and the Milky Way. It is one of the most distant permanent objects that can be viewed with the naked eye under ideal conditions and skies.

Acquisition Details:
Date: Dec. 2, 2021
Scope: Meade 70mm Quad APO Astrograph
Camera: QHY183C Gain 11, Offset 30
Mount: Celestron AVX
GuideScope: ASI120MM mini guide scope/camera
Filter: ZWO UV-IR Cut
Integration: 26 @ 60s (26m)
Camera Temp: -15c
Bin 1
Software: N.I.N.A,
DSS, Ps, PhotoKemi Star Tools

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